Continuing Education

Leadership Camp

The University of Wisconsin – Marinette Continuing Education Department will offer a leadership camp for students who wish to develop their character and improve their leadership skills. Participants will learn how to break free from peer pressure and influence others in positive ways, experience greater empathy and minimize bullying among students, embrace a growth mindset that values hard work and resilience, capitalize on personal strengths to be career-ready upon graduation, and develop critical thinking skills that produce better life choices, such as choosing healthy friends, improving study habits, and setting goals.

The camp will run July 30- August 3 from 9am-3pm at UW-Marinette. The camp is $140 which includes breakfast, lunch, and a T-shirt. Registration is open for youth grades 5-9.

Additional Course Information

Instructors Romy and Brenda Blystone believe “identity” informs our relationships, priorities, and purpose in life. For this reason, they incorporate character building alongside our leadership training, because they believe leaders need both. From learning one’s ecological footprint to their personality profile… Romy and Brenda Blystone help students learn about who they are and who they want to become in positive and healthy ways. This is what true leadership is all about.

For the past 25 years, Romy Blystone has worked with youth by teaching and coaching in schools and on sports teams as well as mentoring and training in churches and workplaces. Recently, Mr. Blystone became a Certified Habitudes® Master Consultant. Today, Romy's passion is helping all people develop character/leadership habits, social/emotional intelligence, and employability/entrepreneurial skills. From his personal testimony to his image-rich and impactful Habitudes© lessons, Mr. Blystone’s message rings true no matter where you come from… or where you are going.

Brenda Blystone is a Spanish teacher and Student Senate advisor at Marinette High School. She has been involved in student leadership activities at MHS for 25 years. Brenda has also served as a counselor for summer leadership camps through the Wisconsin Association of School Councils (WASC). She was chosen as the WASC regional advisor of the year and is a distinguished educator. Brenda is enthusiastic about helping students learn more about their leadership potential and has a passion for working with youth.

Cancellation Policy

Refund Policy

• Refunds will be made if the Continuing Education office is contacted at least 7 days before the start of class. No refunds with less than 7 days’ notice.

• Programs that involve pre-ordering of materials and travel will not qualify for any refund unless your space can be filled from a waiting list.

• UW Colleges reserve the right to cancel a course due to low enrollment, severe weather or instructor illness. A refund will be issued under any of these conditions.

• BE SURE – to provide your email address and phone number during registration so that we may contact you if a class is cancelled for any reason!

Course Detail